By cross referencing both the books and by reading information about Father Rene Menard some crucial information has come up. Menard was an important link between the French expansion and the exploration of Great Lakes. This also led to understanding that how fur trade became important to France and as well as the original people. We also get a letter which dates back to 1661 written by Father Menard where he shares the experience of converting and how they were treated by other Indians. Well, they were treated in a nice manner and were given food and shelter. Menard and his people were always invited in the feasts and they would also be shown good places where hunting would be fruitful. Also, when we read the description of the conversions of the 5-6 people, the process was smooth and people came in voluntarily and there was no force involved. (Thick)